Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

You and your family are remembered as the 2nd anniversary of your tragic, senseless death passes. May you rest in peace.

Mary Kay Balchunas
Mother of Jay Balchunas, EOW 11/5/04

October 26, 2006

My thoughts are with your loved ones on this 2nd anniversary of your end of watch. You have not been forgotten and are a true hero and heroes never die. Keep watch over your loved ones.

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

October 24, 2006

You will never be forgotten Ed, I can't believe it's been two years since you left us.

S/A Dave N.
DSS

October 24, 2006

G-d Bless.

October 24, 2006

It's hard to believe that tomorrow will be two years. With the time difference it will be two years in about an hour. It's still hard to believe you're gone - I keep expecting you to walk through the door with that fedora on your head asking what you can do to help. We'll be sure to hoist a few in your honor at the Emerald Society meeting at the "temple."

Phil Metz

October 23, 2006

Fallen but NEVER forgotten.--Joanie, Cleveland Hts., Oh.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister, and granddau. of LEO's

October 17, 2006

may god bless you and you will never be forgotten .r.i.p.

deputy
ohio

October 3, 2006

I went to FLETC with Ed in 1988, and spent nine years as a DSS agent. The times I ran into Ed in our travels around the world were memorable. He was a very unique guy, and would do anything for you, any time, no questions asked. I last ran into Ed and his wife on a BART train in San Francisco when they were here visiting. Hadn't seen him in some years, but recognized him right away - must have been the hat. Take care Ed, and God bless you.

Sgt. Steve Coontz
BART Police Department

April 16, 2006

"Hey Guys, how are you doing?", it seemed yesterday we heard your voice on the compound once more. you established the Local Guard Force for the US Consulate in Shenyang. you are the "Guard Father". Although we worked with Ed only one year, it is evident to us that Ed is a kind, fair and upright person. Ed just like the righteous sword standing the world. We had the fortunate opportunity to work with him in Shenyang. Ed,our friend and brother will be missed forever. Thanks for Mr. John M Young forwarded this website for us.

May God bless Joyce, his parents, and his brother and his friends.

Liu Jun

LGF Supervisor
Shenyang, China

The LGF Supervisor
American Consulate General Shenyang China

March 22, 2006

To the family and friends of Speical Agent Edward Seitz and his fellow agents in the Dipomatic Security Service:

On behalf of our entire family, I wish to extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Agent Seitz was brutally murdered while serving our country.

May you continue to be comforted by the caring and support of your law enforcement family, and other police survivors. Our family grieves with you and for you.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the many years of service Ed gave to his community and to his country, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on October 24, 2004.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD eow 4/24/05

October 24, 2005

Dear Sir, Thank you for your service and please know that you are remembered on this, the one year mark that you left this earth. Rest in peace.

Citizen

October 24, 2005

There is not a day that I do not remember you "Special Ed". Your picture and favorite beverage will always adorn my living room. I am off to NYC for the UN and it will not be the same with out you. Bless your family. Steve Pelland

S/A Steve Pelland
DSS

September 8, 2005

I’m an Italian cousin of Ed and I’ve just received the bad news of his death. This news took some time to get to me, but at the end it arrived...
I never met Edward but I’ve been so touched by his story, due to his courage, due to the understanding of the affection that surrounded him: both expressions of a not ordinary man.
I therefore started to search on the internet all the possible information about Ed. I gathered many pages of documents, that I read carefully, trying to imagine his life and his talent.
As I wrote, I never met Edward and now, after having known him just through the words of the people that shared many moments with him, I do regret that we never met.
But somehow now I can say that I knew him just a little. And this will be enough not to forget Ed, because you cannot forget the people that penetrate one’s soul.
With these few lines I’d like to share the sorrow of Edward’s family and friends, and so would like the whole Viel family in Italy.

Omar Viel
Venice, Italy

Omar Viel

January 25, 2005

Ed,
I wanted you to know that I was thinking about you today, on the side of a mountain in another place I never thought I'd be in a million years. You are still remembered often and I am so grateful you were able to pass on some of your experiences to the CFO crew. We always had fun working with you when we went up to Detroit, those were some great times. I keep in touch with Joyce and I pray for her and your family.

One of the best things someone in our line of work can have are buddies they can reach out to anytime, anywhere and know that they will do anything to assist. I am honored that we had that.

I miss you man. Please look out for us and keep us safe.

DSS in the stans

January 15, 2005

We lost one of our very best when we lost Ed--not just a great agent, but a truly a wonderful human being. He will always remain in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and all the friends he picked up along the way.

Special Agent T.M.
DSS

November 25, 2004

Ed, know that you affected all of us in ways that are real and everlasting. We will never forget you and the life you led. May God bless you and your family, and may God bless the United States of America.

SA Roger D Counts III
Diplomatic Security Service

November 12, 2004

Thank You for your service.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

November 10, 2004

I met Ed in 1998. Several of us were sent to Nairobi, Kenya as a DS team responding to the bombing of our Embassy. As a relatively new agent, Ed was kind, helpful and always positive during this very sad time.

I saw Ed just prior to his departure to Baghdad at the training center and wished him a safe tour...

My thoughts and prayers are with Ed's family. I pray that someday, happy memories of Ed replaces the saddnes in your hearts.

Special Agent Lynn Falanga
US Dept. Of State - Diplomatic Security Service

November 10, 2004

THANK YOU HERO,YOUR BROTHERS IN ARMS KNOW THAT THEY ARE BEING WATCHED OVER NOW, BY YOU.

WILLIAM BURKHOLDER
THANKFUL CITIZEN

November 9, 2004

I have known Ed for many years, Ed truly loved his job. Ed had severed in many places but love only a few Detroit, Chicago and his beloved Cleveland. Ed had many friends, as he made friends with everyone he met, but his best friend was his wife, I remember the day he told me he was getting married he was so happy. Ed will turly be missed by all of his friends.

Inv. Michael T Hawes
Wayne County

November 8, 2004

I pray for peace and comfort for your family and friends and hope they find strength in the heart felt reflections that have been left here by your extended law enforcement family. You are never alone and always remembered. May your spirit have a joyous homecoming. “Go rest high on the mountain”

D/Sgt. Vencent Woods
State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

November 4, 2004

Thank you for defending our country and constitution the same as any soldier would. We will continue the fight at home against both the enemy that you faced and also the enemies within. We will do this in your name and every other true American.

Officer Tim Nichols
San Francisco PD

November 1, 2004

To family, friends and all who knew and loved Special Agent Seitz. We know your pain and we hold you close in our hearts.

The family of Dave Grant EOW 5/31/04
Tuolumne Co. Sheriff's Dept.

October 31, 2004

Thank you for your service to this great country. Rest in peace and God Bless.

J. Hoffman
United States Border Patrol

October 30, 2004

I had the honor of meeting Ed on several occations and each time Ed had this way of leaving an impression on you. He always had somthing good to say and an ability to get the job done. Ed will be miss by more people than we will ever know.
To the Seitz family, Edward Seitz will always be rememberd.

Officer Rogers
Customs and Border Protection

October 30, 2004